Broad River river
Total streamflow across the Broad River was last observed at 7,639 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 15,152 acre-ft of water today; about 50% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 15,194 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2020-02-08 when daily discharge volume was observed at 291,600 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Broad River Near The Cutoff reporting a streamflow rate of 2,450 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Broad River Below Cherokee Falls with a gauge stage of 26.34 ft. This river is monitored from 9 different streamgauging stations along the Broad River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 640 ft, the Broad River Near Boiling Springs.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Broad River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Broad River
All 9 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Broad River Near Boiling Springs
NC
USGS 02151500
|
392 | 1.62 | 2.2 | 19% | 121 | 73,300 | 640 |
|
Broad River Near Blacksburg
SC
USGS 02153200
|
350 | 2.62 | -3.4 | 18% | 79 | 44,800 | 549 |
|
Broad River Near Gaffney
SC
USGS 02153500
|
1,890 | 5.70 | · | · | · | · | 542 |
|
Broad River Below Cherokee Falls
SC
USGS 02153551
|
576 | 26.34 | 0.0 | 28% | 38 | 126,000 | 446 |
|
Broad River Above Carlton
GA
USGS 02191300
|
333 | 1.12 | -1.5 | 36% | 61 | 70,000 | 445 |
|
Broad River Near Bell
GA
USGS 02192000
|
418 | 3.86 | -3.3 | 31% | 98 | 79,400 | 420 |
|
Broad River Near Carlisle
SC
USGS 02156500
|
916 | 2.66 | -3.5 | 28% | 123 | 123,000 | 295 |
|
Broad River At Alston
SC
USGS 02161000
|
1,440 | 3.58 | 3.6 | 32% | 163 | 140,000 | 218 |
|
Broad River Near The Cutoff
FL
USGS 02290878
|
2,450 | -0.22 | 45.9 | 142% | 1 | 5,920 | -2 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Broad River
The Broad River is a major tributary of the Savannah River in the southeastern United States. It is approximately 150 miles long and flows through the states of North Carolina and South Carolina. The river has a rich history, serving as a vital transportation route for Native Americans and European settlers during the colonial era. Today, the river is used primarily for hydroelectricity generation, with several notable dams and reservoirs along its length, including Lake Lure, Lake Greenwood, and Lake Murray. Additionally, the river supports a variety of recreational activities, such as fishing, boating, and hiking, as well as agricultural uses, including irrigation and livestock grazing. The Broad River is an important natural resource in the region, providing both economic and ecological benefits.
Recreation along the Broad River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Broad River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Broad River
Where does the data for the Broad River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.